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Bankstown - South has an estimated 19,348 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 94 projects tracked in the area around Bankstown - South.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 18 kilometres west-southwest from Sydney CBD, the Bankstown - South Statistical Area (Lv2) is estimated by AreaSearch to have 19,348 residents as of Aug 2026. That is an increase of 914 people (5.0%) from the 18,434 people recorded in the 2021 Census, based on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 19,222 from the ABS as of June 2025 and 252 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines a high overseas-born population, strong apartment presence and renting levels, a notable 25 to 34yo demographic, and elevated logistics and transport employment. Its residents include a high proportion of children, and the community is highly culturally diverse, with lower-quartile income levels.
Bankstown - South shows strong population expansion, alongside relatively low sales activity compared with its population size. The area offers a strong range of services and amenities, including educational institutions from primary schools to tertiary institutions, parks, sports fields and other recreation spaces.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 18 kilometres west-southwest from Sydney CBD, the Bankstown - South Statistical Area (Lv2) is estimated by AreaSearch to have 19,348 residents as of Aug 2026. That is an increase of 914 people (5.0%) from the 18,434 people recorded in the 2021 Census, based on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 19,222 from the ABS as of June 2025 and 252 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines a high overseas-born population, strong apartment presence and renting levels, a notable 25 to 34yo demographic, and elevated logistics and transport employment. Its residents include a high proportion of children, and the community is highly culturally diverse, with lower-quartile income levels.
Bankstown - South shows strong population expansion, alongside relatively low sales activity compared with its population size. The area offers a strong range of services and amenities, including educational institutions from primary schools to tertiary institutions, parks, sports fields and other recreation spaces.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 12,608 in 2001 and 19,222 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 19,348 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.2%.
Bankstown - South ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 98th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bankstown - South is $634 a week, up 2.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 20% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 5.1%.
20% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $544 in 2017, $760 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $440 in 2017, $606 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Shenton Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $1,625,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 66/35 Stanley Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $628,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 26 Edward Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $1,398,888 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 46/7 Cross Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $500,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 502/6 Cross Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $430,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 204/41 Leonard Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $625,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 8/35 Brandon Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $680,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/29 Stanley Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $635,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 503/27 Percy Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $680,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1/12 De Witt Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 | $625,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 46 residential sales recorded since 29 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 7 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 46, houses and units together, was $638,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $634 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 5.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.60m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $620k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $638,500 | Median of the 46 most recent residential sales, settled 29 Jun 2026 to 7 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $606 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +1.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 5.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Bankstown | $727 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Bankstown, over 12 months | +2.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 198 tracked applications: 130 approved, 28 under assessment, 40 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 94 projects in and around Bankstown - South, 24 of them under construction.
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road. The facility will include a 14-storey hospital tower, an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, maternity and mental health services, and a 10-storey car park.
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments.
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line.
An $80 million mixed-use precinct at Bankstown Airport designed to provide essential community services and commercial facilities. The development includes a 120-place childcare centre, retail shops, flexible office spaces, and medium-scale warehouses across two main sections.
State-led Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct revitalising the Bankstown CBD and Metro station area. Rezoning took effect on 27 November 2024, enabling capacity for 14,000 new homes and up to 100,000 new jobs via 3.15 million square metres of commercial floor space.
New public preschool facility being delivered at the Yagoona Public School site as part of the NSW Government's $769 million plan to build 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools across NSW.
Evergreen Industrial comprises the development of 38 multi-level industrial warehouse units with integrated mezzanine office spaces in the established Padstow industrial precinct. The project delivers strategic light industrial and logistics accommodation with proximity to the M5 Motorway corridor, with construction underway by Belcorp Constructions.
Conversion and expansion of the existing UMA Centre in Padstow into a modern indoor sports and community complex featuring multi-use indoor courts (soccer, basketball, volleyball), boxing and martial arts facilities, parking, accessible amenities, change rooms, storage and a flexible auditorium.
Mixed-use development including 66 residential apartments across 6 floors with ground floor commercial spaces and 125 car parking spaces. The site is DA approved but development has not commenced.
A multi-billion dollar urban renewal initiative transforming Bankstown into a premier education, health, and lifestyle hub. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and pedestrian plaza are complete, while the $2 billion New Bankstown Hospital at 490 Chapel Road is underway following state significant approval.
A State Significant Development under the NSW Transport Oriented Development (TOD) accelerated program. The project proposes the construction of two residential flat buildings up to 8 storeys comprising 126 apartments, basement parking, and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of Bankstown Station.
Major upgrade of Condell Park High School including 16 new classrooms with indoor and outdoor learning commons, new staff spaces, a new school hall and canteen with a multipurpose sport court, a relocated and extended staff car park, significant refurbishment of the existing administration space with a new secure entrance on Third Avenue, relocation and…
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Estimated completion year of the 47 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 19, 2027 17, 2028 7, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 20 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 198 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bankstown - South over the past 5 years, 76 in the last 12 months; 28 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 6, 2022 29, 2023 29, 2024 33, 2025 32, 2026 (to Oct) 69.
Key application 78 Marshall Street, Bankstown Multi-Resi | $17m | 44 dwellings | 4 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 198 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 76 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 46th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 66 | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 130 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 28 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bankstown - South SA2 include: New Bankstown Hospital (Construction); Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan) (Construction); Compass Centre Redevelopment (Approved); Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Construction); and Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bankstown - South SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Health & Medical, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Bankstown - South recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bankstown - South SA2 area has seen 60 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bankstown - South SA2's current population of 19,348 has been supported by 66 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bankstown - South SA2 has seen 3.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 666 people in the Bankstown - South SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bankstown - South SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 66, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 has grown by approximately 977 people, while 331 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Bankstown - South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,348 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,374 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 18,434 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 914 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.42 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bankstown - South SA2 was estimated to be approximately 19,348 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 19,222 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bankstown - south sa2 has added approximately 914 people and shown a 4.96% increase from the 18,434 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bankstown - South SA2 is estimated at 4,377 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Bankstown - South SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (73.5%), Natural increase (26.5%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 73.5% of overall population gains.
Bankstown - South hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 16th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 32.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 34 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bankstown - South SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 34 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Bankstown - South is 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bankstown - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 18.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bankstown - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 10.9% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Bankstown - South SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.0% of the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.7% of the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 13% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $45,538 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $55,824 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,355 | 2021 Census, weekly | 24th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $526 | 2021 Census, weekly | 5th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 13.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,436 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 28.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is approximately $48,443. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $45,538.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is approximately $59,386. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $55,824.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is approximately $48,443 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $45,538 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is approximately $59,386 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $55,824 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bankstown - South SA2's households (~31.2% / 1,737 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bankstown - South SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $1,355/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $1,436/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $526/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Bankstown - South SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $45,538 with the average level standing at $55,824. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $48,443 (median) and $59,386 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $4,505 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bankstown - south sa2's disposable income is $4,505 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Bankstown - South are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 13% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 59.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,437 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 20,125 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 9,282 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bankstown - South SA2 has approximately 8,437 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 9.1%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bankstown - South SA2 stands at 9.1%, which is 4.9 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bankstown - South SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.6% of employment), retail trade (11.7%), and manufacturing (9.8%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bankstown - South SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Bankstown - South SA2 is 59.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The bankstown - south sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 9.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bankstown - south sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Bankstown - South: university qualifications 28.3%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 968.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 19.9% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 28.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 47.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 35.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
28.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Bankstown - South SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
47.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Bankstown - South SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The bankstown - south sa2 ranks in the 35th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bankstown - South SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (19.9%), Certificate (13.5%), Advanced Diploma (10.6%).
35.3% of the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.0% in primary school, 8.4% in secondary school, 7.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bankstown - South SA2 is 968, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the Bankstown - South SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,171 students.
The bankstown - south sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 combined schools.
Bankstown - South features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 21.1% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 37.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 18.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,568 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,844 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bankstown - South SA2 had 5,568 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.0% to an estimated 5,844 households today.
The average household size in the Bankstown - South SA2 is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 74.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (21.1%), group households (4.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,137 family households, couples with children account for 37.3% of all households, couples without children at home 18.4%, and single parent families 16.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Bankstown - South SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bankstown - South SA2 have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 46.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.9% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 21.1% of all households in the Bankstown - South SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.6% of households, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
Bankstown - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 61.1% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 81.1% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 18.9% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 72.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 38.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Bankstown - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 61.1% of its population born overseas and 81.1% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Bankstown - South was found to be Christianity, which makes up 35.1% of people in Bankstown - South. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 13.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bankstown - South are Other, comprising 24.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Vietnamese, comprising 22.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 1.8%, and Lebanese, comprising 12.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 2.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of Bankstown - South (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Greek at 3.1% (vs 1.9%) and Samoan at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
61.1% of the Bankstown - South SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
81.1% of the population in the Bankstown - South SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the Bankstown - South SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
72.9% of the Bankstown - South SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bankstown - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 50.8% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 24.3% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 50.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,820 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $415 | 2021 Census, weekly | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 30.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
In the Bankstown - South SA2, 24.3% of homes are owned outright, 24.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 50.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 36.2% of dwellings in the Bankstown - South SA2 are houses.
In the Bankstown - South SA2, 50.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bankstown - South SA2 stands at 24.3%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $1,820, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bankstown - South SA2 is $1,366, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bankstown - South SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 31.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 30.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bankstown - South SA2 is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bankstown - South SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 31.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 30.6% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Bankstown - South SA2 consists of 36.2% detached houses, 11.0% semi-detached dwellings, 50.7% apartments, and 2.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bankstown - South consumes approximately 23.3% of median household income ($5,867 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bankstown - South show attached dwellings contributing 37% of approvals compared to 64% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 63% of applications versus 36% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
The level of general health in Bankstown - South is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 7th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 79.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 85.1% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Around 46.7% of people in the Bankstown - South SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Bankstown - South SA2, 6.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.8% of people in the Bankstown - South SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.3% of the Bankstown - South SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the Bankstown - South SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bankstown - South SA2, 46.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 98 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 98th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 117 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 79th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 11,466 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 96th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 165 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 42 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 28.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 117 public transport stops within the Bankstown - South SA2.
The Bankstown - South SA2 has 11,466 weekly trips across 42 routes, averaging 1,638 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 141 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 243 m away and the nearest school 362 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 117 stops nearby, 11,466 weekly trips, access rating 98 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 88 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 88th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 243 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 362 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 367 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 423 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 426 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 434 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 675 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 841 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 848 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 9 long day care centres with 437 places in Bankstown - South, about 3.0 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Bankstown - South recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Bankstown - South ranks in the 53rd percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bankstown - South's affordable property market has recorded 217 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 96% residential and 4% commercial transactions.
Bankstown - South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bankstown - South hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 13% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
Employment drivers in Bankstown - South are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 13% of areas assessed across Australia.
Education in Bankstown - South: university qualifications 28.3%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 968.
Bankstown - South features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Bankstown - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bankstown - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
The level of general health in Bankstown - South is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bankstown - South has an estimated 19,348 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 94 projects tracked in the area around Bankstown - South.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bankstown - South.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119011572). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bankstown - South from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bankstown - South with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
